Houston Astros News & Updates
The Houston Astros were 6-4, 1st in the AL West. Yesterday, the Houston Astros lost to the Athletics 10-12 at Sutter Health Park.
Can't argue with this. Climbed to the top of the division. On top of that, winning 6 of their last 7 and it shows.
Astros Game on April 06
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Coors Field |
| First Pitch: | 08:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Cody Bolton (0-0, 3.00 ERA) vs Ryan Feltner (0-0, 0.00 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Space City Home Network, Rockies.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 49°F, Wind 11 mph |
Astros Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Houston Astros lost to the Athletics 10-12 at Sutter Health Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 11 | 2 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 16 | 0 |
Highlights
- Cam Smith went 2-5 with 3 RBI.
- Jake Meyers went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Christian Walker went 1-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Yordan Alvarez went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Astros Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Astros
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6 | 4 | .600 | L1 | |
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Angels
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5 | 5 | .500 | 1.0 | W2 |
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Rangers
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4 | 5 | .444 | 1.5 | L4 |
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Mariners
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4 | 6 | .400 | 2.0 | L2 |
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Athletics
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3 | 6 | .333 | 2.5 | W1 |
Houston Astros are 6-4 in their last 7 games, with a +15 run differential.
Astros Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | .400 | 1.478 | 10 | |
| 2 | .324 | 1.054 | 11 | |
| 2 | .344 | 1.117 | 5 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2.4 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Astros News
The Houston Astros faced a tough setback as staff ace Hunter Brown was placed on the injured list with a shoulder strain, just as the team was finding its rhythm at 6-3 and fresh off an impressive offensive show before yesterday's 12-10 loss to the Athletics. Brown's absence raises concerns about the pitching rotation, forcing the Astros to consider giving Ryan Weiss his first major league start, who may be a hidden gem after his KBO success. Despite the pitching woes, Jose Altuve continues to shine as an on-base machine, reminding everyone why he's a future Hall of Famer. With a potent lineup and a +17 run differential over the last seven days, the Astros must stay resilient against their divisional rivals, as they look to regain momentum without their ace.
Astros Upcoming Schedule
The Houston Astros visit the Seattle Mariners for a 4-game series starting Friday.
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